The Call of the Campfire
A rustic dialogue evokes campfire cooking with potatoes bacon coffee and cheers. Characters John Bertha Price plan a gathering as neighbors respond with a cheerful hilloo and a welcoming barbecue atmosphere.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
6
Summer Beverages for Children From Old Minutes
Three practical drinks for hot weather using fruit juices milk and tea. Includes Chocolate Milk Milk Punch Frozen Fruit Punch and Mint Ice with practical tips for safe outdoor serving and quick energy from sugar.
Laughing through Adversity and 1884 Town News
A reflection on choosing to smile in defeat contrasts with a slate of local notes from Acton in 1884. The column notes election chatter, church events, property updates, a thunderstorm, school examinations, and civic tidbits from Nassagaweya to Oakville, including a trout catch, factory progress, and public sentiment shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnaird Bros
Esquesing
Cowboy
Nassagaweya
Canada Glove Works
W. Byers
Httle
Acton
Oak‘ville
Paris
Thos.Somerville
EM Worshop
Hudson Bay
Canada Soup Company
Oakville
Acton Public School
Ieatentnvetih
Acton Notices Hint at Local Moves and Fund Drive
A resident has moved to Acton to pursue his profession. The Globe and Mail printers strike has left papers visibly condensed. Jas McLennan’s new Young Street dwelling nears completion. A leap year garden party plan is proposed to support a Sand-uniform fund for Acton Cornet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Globe and Mail
Jas. McLennan
Young Street
Acton Cornet ‘Band
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief and Restored Health
The advertisement claims Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy removes the cause of asthma episodes, dissipating the cloud of attacks and restoring the sufferer to normal bodily trim and mental happiness. It asserts relief and normalization of body and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Hatching Chicks by Hens a Practical System
The article explains that broody hens vary in reliability and that careful selection and replacement of sitters is wise. It cites F C Elford's method from a Dominion bulletin to improve natural incubation, keep nests filled, and reduce breakage by testing twice and ensuring the hen’s cover is adequate, saving daily supervision time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Elford
Dominica
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Slats Diary Entries by Ross Farquhar
A humorous weeklong diary fragment recounts local misfits in a paper shop, crafting with golf balls, love teasing, church youth, palm reading hints, Miss Elvy Clark’s birthday, and drive and kiss jokes from a small town. The voice preserves character names and rural humor.
Worm Exterminator Claims to Strengthen Chis Vitality
An ad-style claim touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy to weaken parasite damage. It promises to restore energy by eradicating worms, presenting a bold health boost statement.
Proper Timing of Hay Harvest Boosts Feeding Value
Article notes hay fed value hinges on cut timing per crop stage. Dominion experiments show early harvesting preserves digestibility. delaying to seed formation greatly reduces value. Clover should be cut at early bloom for quality. timothy should be cut by full bloom to maximize protein for milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Parrot Dies Of Broken Heart After Marriage Joke
A humorous exchange tells of a parrot that supposedly died of a broken heart after its owner married. The punchline blames jealousy and competition from the new spouse.
Perfectly Safe Meg and Jock Exchange Plea for Caution
Dialect vignette features Meg asking about a girl poisoned by chocolates and Jock responding that he saw it. Meg notes how safe she feels with him. The exchange echoes a rural Scottish setting with a playful safety reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Jock
Lassie
Mayflower Ancestry Quip Sparks Light Banter
A brief exchange recalls ancestors' near miss with the Mayflower voyage. Mr. Smithers jokes that none crossed the Atlantic, but someone may have tried to board and failed, highlighting a playful dig at family history.
Speeding Solicitor Skewers Client Over Fifty Miles Per Hour
A solicitor questions why the client admits to speeding fifty mph. The client defends by saying he is the car's agent, implying justification through ownership. The exchange highlights a dispute over admissions in a traffic case.
Notice to Creditors of William Charles Vallance
The creditors of William Charles Vallance who died around June 6 1934 must send their names addresses and claims to solicitor HL H Farmer Acton Ontario. Under Section 651 of the Trustees Act 1927 notice is given that after July 20 1934 the Executor will distribute the estate to those entitled and will not be responsible for claims not received by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Charles Vallance
Esquesing
Willian
Charles Vallance
Sted
A. D
T Law Bennie
Herder
HL. N. Farmer
Acton
Ontario
Secret in the Advertisements Read by Readers
Newspaper readers note unusual ads revealing hidden messages as they scan the page. The column discusses interpretive quirks and reader reactions to embedded clues in classified and display advertisements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John
Bertha Price
Aga
Ae Ee
T Isk
Wm. Ramsey
Frederick Street
Robert Allison
Go- Morrah
Dr. E. Webster
Whit
the Conqueror
Mabel
Slats
Ross Farquhar
Arrowzanda
Saterday
Emmy
Evry
Ant Emmy
Clarabell
Ory Ummer Becaz
Are Chirch Beenz
Jane
Wensday
Saly' Blane
Ben
Shy
Carter
J. Cadesky
Optometrist
A. T. Brown
Rugeist
Joneses
Jones
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
Harold Nas
P.O. Box
Ont
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public
Acton Georgetown
T. Seynuck
Main Street
Georgetown
A. J. Buchanan, D. D. S
Lelshman Block
P. W. Pearen
J. M. Bell
Mill Street
A. G. M. Bruyns
Wiles’ Cate
Thos. Kain
H. A.coxe
Coxa
E. N. Harrop
B. V. Sc
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Guelph, Ont
Acton Monument
J. Nicolson
Acton Ont
General Insurance
Arso Plate Glass
Fidelity
Frederick L. Wright
MAIN
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